EBAY: It's time to check your purses, as yet another rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for a staggering £1,500. The coin honours Sir Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary, but why is it priced so highly?

An eBay user has garnered plenty of attention after listing a 50 pence coin for a whopping £1,500.

With already 22 watchers keeping an eye on the sale, the listing is available to buy now but is also open to offers.

The seller, psp0013512, has 100 per cent positive feedback and describing the coin said: “Produced back in 2005 the dictionary 50p coin was minted as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s book.”

The seller is also offering free postage to ensure the winner gets a safe delivery.